Mrs. Elliott's Classroom Setup

Walls

• Above round tables will be posters of famous mathematicians, such as Isaac Newton, Leonardo Fibonacci, and Pythogora of Samos.
• Above whiteboard will have classroom rules on posters so you can see them everyday.
• Inside doorway will have a bulletin board where upcoming events will be posted.

Desks

• Desks are arranged so you can have a clear view of the whiteboard.
• Desks are arranged so that when you enter the classroom, you can walk behind the desks to go to your seat.
• Desks are arranged to easily turn in papers into the test basket on the shelf by passing papers up and to the left.
• Desks are arranged for easy transition so that you can move from lecture to the small group layout.
• Desks are arranged into groups of two rows each so that I can have an easy access to every student, which will allow me roam freely around the room or work one-on-one with a student.

Round Table 1

• Will contain the tardy log.
• Is positioned right inside the door to allow you to sign the log, walk to the back of the classroom, and take your seat without disrupting class.

Round Table 2

• Will contain a tray with notes and handouts for you to pick up when you have been absent.
• Is positioned near the door (by the tardy table) so you can pick them up as you head to your desk.

Storage Units

• Will contain items such as extra calculators, tests, etc.
• Will remained locked at all times.
• Will only be accessible by Mrs. Elliott.

Shelves

• Are arranged so you can easily turn in papers without moving from your desk.
• Will contain supplies such as rulers, graph paper, and calculators.
• Shelf by Mrs. Elliott's desk will hold Mrs. Elliott's binders, handouts, and lesson plans.